Formula One

Lando Norris, world F1 champion after Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has saluted teammate Oscar Piastri for helping push him to the title.

Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of the world F1 crown have slumped after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished ahead in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying.

It’s the one question everyone keeps asking Oscar Piastri, but the Aussie F1 star is choosing his words carefully.

‘That blows my mind even to hear that. How brainless can you be to even say something like this?’

The Formula One championship race will go to the wire after Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri, with leader Lando Norris only fourth.

Australian ace Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, winning the sprint and taking pole for the main race.

The Aussie bounced back from a down patch as he clings onto his faint championship hopes.

Updates on his condition are scarce, and the family continues to fiercely protect his privacy.

The only silver lining has been seriously tempered by a dangerous prospect for the final two rounds.

A bombshell double disqualification for McLaren has blown the Formula One driver’s championship wide open and moved reigning champion Max Verstappen into second.

The Formula One driver’s championship remains a three-way shootout after Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but hopes of a first Australian champion since 1980 are fading fast.

‘That is absolutely criminal.’

Tensions between the Aussie star and his team have seemingly exploded at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri will have to show "character" after his recent F1 disappointments, says his manager, former Australian F1 ace Mark Webber.

Australian hope Oscar Piastri finished fifth in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as teammate Lando Norris won again to extend his F1 championship lead to 24 points.